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Chicken Spinach and Pasta Salad is for Salad.

Chicken Spinach and Pasta Salad takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Chicken Spinach and Pasta Salad takes 20 minutes to cook.

Chicken Spinach and Pasta Salad makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken Spinach and Pasta Salad are:

8 oz. chicken breast, skinless
1 cup sliced mushrooms
6 oz. whole grain penne pasta
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
3/4 Tbsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 6 oz. package baby spinach
3 medium Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Here is how you make Chicken Spinach and Pasta Salad:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Meanwhile, coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.2. In an extra-large bowl combine cooked pasta and chicken mixture. For vinaigrette, in a small screw-top jar combine oil, vinegar, basil, and pepper. Cover and shake well.3. Pour vinaigrette over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat. Add spinach, tomatoes, and cheese; toss gently to combine. Serving Size: makes 4 2 1/2 cups servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MNLSLATER.

The nutritional information for Chicken Spinach and Pasta Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 459.5

• Total Fat: 20.8 g
• Cholesterol: 53.1 mg
• Sodium: 481.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 41.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.4 g
• Protein: 29.5 g